UPDATE - Man killed in North Yorkshire plane crash
A man in his 20s died after his light aircraft came down near Bagby Airfield last night (Thursday, 6 July)
Last updated 7th Jul 2023
A man has died following a plane crash in North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire Police have confirmed that a man in his 20s was killed when a light aircraft came down in a field near to Bagby Airfield in the Thirsk area last night (Thursday, 6 July).
Police, Fire and Ambulance all attended the scene at at 8pm.
Officers say the man's family are being supported by specially trained officers.
There was not believed to be anyone else on board the aircraft.
People are asked to avoid the area.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is now investigating the cause of the crash.
A spokesperson said: “The AAIB has launched an investigation into a fatal accident involving a twin engine light aircraft which occurred yesterday near Bagby Airfield, Thirsk, Yorkshire.
"A team of inspectors arrived on site this morning to gather evidence and begin an investigation.”